Conna Simon picked up the drink next to her and took a sip, "Abu Gela, I still rember him, how is he doing recently?"
"He's not very well."
Conna Simon pouted, "Did he scam again?"
"He's dead."
"Really?"
"Of course, that's also why we are here."
"Oh my gosh, that's too bad. To be honest, I kind of miss him."
"Are you being sarcastic?"
"I'm serious."
"You forgave him?"
"Of course, everyone makes mistakes, and so do I, as long as the other person is willing to change.
I think we should give him a chance, be more forgiving, the world would be lovelier that way."
Marcus nodded, suddenly feeling that the woman before him was quite kind, garnering more of his favor.
Conna Simon glanced at Little Black and then at Luke, "What do you want from ? You don't think I killed him, do you?"
"No, we just want to understand so cases he's suspected of scamming."
"It's been a long ti, probably more than a year ago," Conna Simon thought for a bit, then continued, "Back then, I had just celebrated my 35th birthday, and suddenly I felt... like I wasn't young anymore.
A bit anxious, a bit unhappy... and not really in the mood to chat with friends. Sotis it's very hard to open up to people you're too familiar with, you guys should understand.
So I went online to find friends to chat with, and I ca across soone interesting, his profile picture looked a lot like Lucas, super handso, and I was smitten right away.
I love the film 'Brazilian Lover' starring Lucas, and since I was a little fan of his, I started chatting with this person, wanting to get to know him.
After chatting a few tis, he seed like a nice guy.
We t in person then.
Wow, he really did look like Lucas, especially at night, the contour of his profile, super handso.
I really liked him.
But I was also a little afraid to et him, you know... my figure is a bit... plump.
But he didn't mind, we enjoyed each other's company, eating and chatting together.
During that ti I felt very happy, as if I were in a dream.
Not long after that, he began to borrow money from , all kinds of reasons to borrow money.
At first, I complied with his requests, but later he beca unreasonable, I could tell that he was becoming more and more perfunctory, and his purpose for eting was just to borrow money.
I liked him, but I'm not stupid.
Later... I called the police."
Luke asked, "Does he have any accomplices?"
"I've never seen any."
"Does he have any enemies?"
Conna Simon shook her head, "I don't know which of his words were true and which were false. Unfortunately, I might not be able to help you guys."
Little Black felt indignant for Conna Simon; although Abu Gela was lousy, he never scamd won for money.
"Why were you willing to reconcile with him?"
Conna Simon laughed, "You really want to know."
"Of course."
"We did it."
"What do you an?"
"It ans what you're thinking, three tis."
"We knew each other for two months and t many tis, but his purpose was just to scam money, he didn't actually like , there was never any intimate gestures.
But to reach a settlent, he took the initiative to propose that we could...
...and I agreed."
Little Black pursed his lips and nodded, feeling like his earlier conclusion might have been premature.
Conna Simon seed to reminisce with a smile, "I still rember that night, the light was a bit dim, he really looked a lot like Lucas.
One of those tis, I even imagined him as Lucas, and then..."
Luke interrupted, "Enough, you don't have to go on. That should be a beautiful mont between the two of you, no need to share with anyone else."
"You are right, even though he's dead, I will always rember that night. I really liked him, if he had chosen to be with then, even though I knew he didn't like , knew it was for money, I would have been willing.
Maybe then, he wouldn't have died." Conna Simon said sowhat sadly, "May I ask how did he die?"
"Sorry, I can't disclose the specifics."
Luke asked a few more questions before leaving the beach.
Little Black was sowhat moved, "I never would've thought a settlent could be reached in such a way, Abu Gela was ruthless indeed."
Luke's focus wasn't on that, but on Abu Gela's scamming history.
Human nature is greedy, many scamrs who taste the fruit of their deceit find it hard to stop.
Abu Gela would likely scam again, and just because Conna Simon forgives him doesn't an other victims would as well.
Back at the detective bureau.
Luke found Matthew and asked him to investigate Abu Gela's communication and online records, hoping to find clues to the victim's fate.
"Creak..."
Just then, the office door opened.
Chief Reid walked in, "Everyone, there's sothing I'd like to take a few minutes of your ti."
The deputy chief grumbled, "Reid, don't even think about making us work overti again, no amount of overti pay could make that possible."
"I know everyone has been working hard these past few days, and that's not why I'm here," Reid spread his hands and continued, "The producer of the movie 'The Disappearing Lover,' Rossi Bill, has been bailed out."
"Fuck! I knew this would happen," the deputy chief said discontentedly.
Jenny asked, "Perjury is a serious cri, even if he got bail, it seems too quick."
The deputy chief sighed, "That's Arica for you, that's the power of capital, I've seen too much of this in my life."
Reid explained, "Hey, don't think so negatively.
Rossi Bill indeed is an accomplice to perjury but he's just a secondary player, who accepted the actions of the Lucas couple without much involvent in the case."
"Why are you speaking for him?" the deputy chief complained.
Reid took a deep breath, "Is it that obvious?"
The deputy chief curled his lip, "I know you too well."
Reid glanced towards the door, "Since that's the case, I might as well speak plainly. Rossi Bill is willing to donate one point five million dollars to the detective bureau, with three hundred thousand as a reward for solving the Abu Gela case."
Little Black looked hopeful, "Is the three hundred thousand reward for us?"
Reid nodded, "You should know that Rossi Bill isn't deeply involved in the case, and continuing to investigate will indeed cause him so trouble, which would an increasing the bail amount.
Instead of him spending more money on bail, it's better to donate it to the detective bureau. What do you think?"
Luke nodded, "Do a favor for others, do a favor for yourself."
Reid snapped his fingers, "Exactly, that's the spirit."
Little Black laughed, "I think it's not bad, Rossi has the money, and giving a part of it to the detective bureau.
It could allow the detective bureau to serve the citizens better, it's a win-win.
Why not?"
No one else said anything.
Under the premise of complying with legal regulations, the police departnt has certain maneuverability in the investigation of cases, and as long as they wish, they could offer Rossi so conveniences.
It's a bit like a law enforcent version of a plea bargain, just more subtle.
It's not illegal.
In cases where there is no personal grievance.
Who would say no to a bonus?
...
After work.
Luke didn't go straight ho. He had slept until twelve noon and wouldn't be able to fall asleep if he went back now.
Daisy was working overti today, and Luke didn't really want to stay at ho alone either.
So he just went to the club for shooting practice.
According to Raymond, shooting at fixed targets can't improve your shooting skills, but it can maintain your proficiency.
Plainly speaking, it's like martial arts; you need to practice every day.
Luke humbly accepted his advice and decided to shoot a couple of targets after work regularly—it was just a matter of minutes and wouldn't impact his other tasks.
"Ding ling ling…" Luke's cellphone rang; it was Little Black calling.
"What's up?"
"I have so good news for you."
"Did you catch the murderer of Abu Gela?"
"No, but I found your little treasure."
"What's with that disgusting tone, makes want to punch you."
"A lot of people want to punch , probably could line up from Los Angeles to New York City, you want to join the queue?"
"Just get to the point, what is it?"
"I found Harley."
Luke, gun in hand, fired a burst at the target, emptying the magazine, and then asked, "Where?"
"You have to agree to a condition before I tell you."
"What condition?"
"I'll help you get it back, but you have to let borrow it occasionally."
"My car isn't for borrowing."
"Then you can wait for that rookie cop, maybe he will surprise you for Christmas," Little Black said with a mischievous laugh.
"Fuck!" Luke sighed and relented, "You can borrow it, but only when I'm not using it."
"Deal."
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